Linum grandiflorum
Crimson Flax, Flowering Flax
Other regional names: Red Flax +1 more
- Red Flax
- Scarlet Flax
Also known as: Adenolinum grandiflorum (Desf.) W.A.Weber +2 more
- Adenolinum grandiflorum (Desf.) W.A.Weber
- Linum grandiflorum var. purpureum J.Dix
- Linum grandiflorum var. rubrum
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Linaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Linum grandiflorum (commonly known as Crimson Flax or Flowering Flax) is an annual belonging to the Linaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Linum genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Tunisia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Assam, Austria, Baleares, Bangladesh, California, Colorado, East Aegean Is., Florida, Germany, Great Britain, India, Kentucky, Krym, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Primorye, South European Russia, Texas, Utah